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David M Saunders – Music Composer, London

  • Member (10 months 11 days)
  • Screened Music Composer (6 months 21 days)

Biography

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David M Saunders is a London based Film/TV/Theatre composer, whose writing draws upon a range of stylistic influences, from the contemporary to the traditional, in order to deliver a soundtrack that compliments the directors vision.

With a background in popular music production as well as jazz and classical training, the music he creates both affects and reflects the visuals on screen and stage, further enhancing the audience’s experience.

An acclaimed and sought-after composer, he is always keen to embark upon new projects with people who strive to create challenging and inspiring new work.

“Understanding the power music holds over a scene and its emotional direction, his work sheds light on an ever-changing subject, affecting the subtle changes in the audience’s perception.”
- Oliver Kaderbhai, Director (:DELIRIUM:)

“As a composer, David is everything a producer could need - creative, emotive and dynamic."
- Antony Stuart-Hicks, Producer (ASH Productions Live)

“Brilliant, moving stuff”
- Richard Truter, Director (RT Films)

“Inspired”
- Kevin Spacey, Artistic Director (Old Vic Theatre)

Composing Information

  • Classification: Established
  • Profession: Composer, Performer (Guitar, Piano), Producer, Orchestrator
  • Primary Sequencer: Logic
  • Operating System: Mac
  • Projects: - Currently composing score for upcoming Channel 4 documentary 'Patricia: My Mum's Cleaner' (dir. Richard Truter). - Composed underscore for various commercial and charity projects, including Save the Children and the Henley International Film Festival - Currently scoring theatre piece 'Your Nation Loves You' (dir. Oliver Kaderbhai), in association with the Old Vic and Kevin Spacey - Scoring upcoming documentary 'El Inglés', in association with Dreamworks and Gerard deThame
  • Relevant Qualifications: GCSE Music - A* A-level Music - A Diploma + Higher Diploma, Contemporary Music Performance and Composition Contemporary Music Production Degree

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Film & TV MusicTracks

  • Summary:
  • Panel Highly recommended 1 Recommended track 2
  • Composers Highly recommended 0 Recommended track 0
  • Members Highly recommended 0 Recommended track 0
Title Moods Genres Posted Comments Recommendations
Theme from Your Nation Loves You
    Dark
    Dramatic
    Epic
    Orchestral
    Strings
    Brass
194
days ago
0
0
No. No. No.
    Dramatic
    Dark
    Energetic
    Strings
    Electronica
69
days ago
0
0
Can You Hear It? I Hear It
    Dramatic
    Energetic
    Orchestral
69
days ago
0
0
Tampered Cable
    Suspense
    Dramatic
    Melancholy
    Orchestral
    Electronica
69
days ago
0
0
Ghost vs. Woman
    Energetic
    Cheerful
    Sentimental
    Strings
    Ambient
    Acoustic
229
days ago
3 I love this track iconI like this track iconI like this track icon
5
Synesthesia
    Sentimental
    Bright
    Ambient
    Strings
194
days ago
0
0
The Diving Bell
    Dark
    Mellow
    Atmospheric
    Ambient
    Acoustic
    Piano
194
days ago
0
0
The Bullfighter
    Energetic
    Fun
    Folk
    Urban
194
days ago
0
0
Gaps
    Dramatic
    Minimalist
    Strings
    Electronica
    Urban
194
days ago
0
0
Nylon
    Energetic
    Bright
    Electronica
    Piano
    Jazz
194
days ago
0
0
Sit Down, Lie Down, Sleep
    Sentimental
    Mellow
    Melancholy
    Strings
    Piano
    Ambient
194
days ago
0
0

Ratings & Reviews Summary

Key: Highly recommended = Highly Recommended Recommended track = Recommended
Panellists Olivia Dixon loves this track!Rodney Newton likes this track.William Goodchild likes this track.
Composers
Members

Composing Genres

David M composes in the following film and television music genres (bold = specialises in):

  • Ambient
  • Acoustic
  • Easy Listening
  • Experimental
  • Jazz
  • Orchestral
  • Piano
  • Pop
  • Strings
  • Urban
  • World
  • Woodwind
  • Brass
  • Chamber Group

Music recommended by David M Saunders

Around the World in 80 Days by Film & TV ComposerJoris de Man

A spectacular piece of music...one of those cues that makes me realise how much I need to up my game! Highly recommended.
5 months 8 days

Other Reviews by David M Saunders

Feature Comment

"Old boys networks do exist. Middlemen take unhealthy commissions out of work pitched for. Demo fees go unpaid and the quality of music drops because the technology is more affordable and hence available......"
Edward White on the Feature Pitching For Free — What's the Deal?

May Composer Offer:
15% discount on online mastering at their world-renowned recording studio Abbey Road

Successful mastering depends upon the involvement of a highly trained, skilled engineer, the appropriate combination of traditional and state-of-the-art equipment, plus an ideal acoustic environment.

17 Aug 10:45

Trick Or Treat by Alex Plowright

09 Aug 17:28

South Africa World Cup 2010 by Matt Thomas

  • “This captures the spirit perfectly and is very, very catchy! It could very well have been used during the coverage in numerous ways. Expert production values too. Great work Matt.…”
  • David Hunt (Composer)
03 Aug 21:24

Missing You by Ed David Watkins

  • “It's always difficult to produce romantic music with a novel edge, but I think this captures the dyadic interaction of lovers very well. The simple instrumentation, harmonies and colouring lend themselves...…”
  • Ian Toone (Member)

Featured Composer Joris de Man

Joris de Man

Screened Music Composer Joris de Man has won the Ivor Novello award for Best Video Game Score, the first time the category was included at the Ivors. More

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  • Anyone with an interest in film and television music

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